Algebra and TrigonometryTextbook for undergraduate students presumes basic knowledge of intermediate algebra and a course in geometry. A new feature is historical commentary, dispersed throughout the text to provide insights into the development of mathematics. No bibliography. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) |
Contents
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS | 1 |
EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES | 68 |
COORDINATES AND GRAPHS | 116 |
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algebra angle answer arithmetic sequence asymptote ax² axis box that follows calculator circle coefficients completing the square complex numbers Compute coordinates cos² cosine decimal places defined definition denote determine distance domain ellipse evaluate EXAMPLE 4 Solution EXERCISE SET exponential function expression factor Find foci formula geometric sequence given equation Hint hyperbola identity inequality integer interval inverse inverse function last equation length Let f(x line segment linear mathematical induction matrix multiply natural numbers negative notation obtain parabola positive Pythagorean Theorem quadratic quantity r₁ radian radius real numbers result right triangle roots sequence Show sides Simplify sin² sine slope Solve square SUMMARY Suppose symmetry theorem trigonometric functions units vector verify vertex vertical x-axis x-coordinate x-intercept y-axis yields zero